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Embrace the "Tuck" When XC Skiing Downhill

In this brief video, I demonstrate a simple "tuck" or crouched position where I keep my hands forward and my body low to the ground. You need to make this position a habit (or your default position) if you ever want to progress with cross-country downhill technique. For various reasons, beginners often have a difficult time getting their weight down on their cross-country skis. They tend to stand upright and this unhelpful body position, in turn, is one of the main reasons they fall so frequently. For the most part, regardless of technique, you have to get your weight down and forward when running xc skis. By getting low on our skis we can apply more pressure to them which, in turn, enables us to edge them properly. This is the starting point for slowing down and being able to make downhill turns. I realize that this may not be an earth shattering revelation for many xc skiers. However, I can't emphasize enough that learning this very basic body position on the downhill unlocks all other cross-country skiing downhill technique. XC Downhill Video Series: •    • Intro to Classic XC Skiing (Part 4): Basic...   •    • Revisiting a Basic Snowplow for XC Skiing ...   •    • Snowplow Turns for XC Skiing Downhill (Par...   •    • Performing Step Turns with Your Cross-Coun...   •    • Performing Hockey Stops with Your Cross-Co...   •    • Embrace the "Tuck" When XC Skiing Downhill   •    • Practice the Pizza/French Fries Drill When...   •    • Practice Using Active Feet When XC Skiing ...   •    • Discussing Terrain Management and Combinin...   •    • Side-Step and Herringbone Techniques for B...   •    • Learning Cross-Country Ski Downhill Techni...   Ways in which to directly support Jared (aka Tahoe Trail Guide): •   / jaredmanninen   (monthly contributions of $3, $6, $9, $39, or $99) • https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/Jared... (option for making a single, one-time monetary contribution) • https://venmo.com/u/TahoeTrailGuide (option for making a single, one-time monetary contribution) • https://JaredManninen.RedBubble.com​ (merchandise account featuring my outdoor-related imagery) Please note that I include accurate subtitles/closed captions for all of my videos. So if you're having a difficult time hearing me, enable the "CC" option (bottom right of video player). You can change the speed of the video (slower/faster) by accessing the "Playback Speed" option via the settings gear icon (bottom right corner of the video player). Read these Tahoe Trail Guide articles for more information: • Invest in Technique More Than Gear - https://tahoetrailguide.com/invest-in... • Buying Cross-Country Ski Gear, for Beginners (Part 1) - https://tahoetrailguide.com/buying-cr... • Introduction to Classic Cross-Country Skis (Part 1) - https://tahoetrailguide.com/cross-cou... • FAQs about Classic Cross-Country Skiing - https://tahoetrailguide.com/faqs-abou... • FAQs About Waxing Your Waxless XC Skis - https://tahoetrailguide.com/faqs-abou... I've produced this collection of articles and videos about backcountry travel and exploration with the beginner and intermediate adventurer in mind. This is the demographic for whom I most often served while working in the Lake Tahoe outdoor recreation industry. In essence, these informational projects I create and publish are extensions of the many conversations we've had over the years. Please note that, although I encourage you to venture out of your comfort zone, you need to know your limits and when to turn back. Tahoe Trail Guide and its contributors are not liable for property loss or damage, personal injury, or death. Always consult multiple sources when venturing into the backcountry. Always be prepared for the worst case scenario. Your safety is your responsibility. Copyright © 2025 Jared Manninen For more information, visit https://TahoeTrailGuide.com